How far is Passaic, NJ from Maple Shade, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.22 mi
01h 48m
Flight
77.26 mi
124.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.26 mi
Kilometers
124.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.22 mi
Kilometers
137.15 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Shade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Maple Shade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Passaic
42.6 mi
00h 54m
To Maple Shade
42.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Maple Shade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Maple Shade.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2466 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    146 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fox Meadow Drive

    53 m · 7 sec · Fox Meadow Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Fellowship Road

    2666 ft · 1 min · South Fellowship Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Walnut Avenue

    118 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Maple Heights Road

    97 m · 16 sec · Maple Heights Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Holly Avenue

    656 ft · 29 sec · South Holly Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Holly Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Maple Shade.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 78%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 17%
NJ 73 North
2.08 mi · 2%
South Fellowship Road
0.51 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 54m from Passaic
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Maple Shade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Maple Shade?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Passaic and 42.6 miles from Maple Shade.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Maple Shade.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamesburg.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Maple Shade. Straight-line distance: 77.26 mi (124.33 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maple Shade

Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America

Population18,463
Coordinates39.9526100, -74.9923900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Maple Shade (-74.99239, 39.95261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Maple Shade. The current time is 22:39:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.